Large quantity of narcotics seized in SRB operation; 3 arrested

The Special Response Battalion (SRB-05, CPC-03) has apprehended three individuals in possession of a large quantity of narcotics in Joypurhat.

In the early hours of Saturday (November 7), a raid was conducted at a residence in Sardarpara village, under the jurisdiction of Joypurhat Sadar Police Station. During the operation, Md. Tareq Hossain Tanmoy, 33, was arrested, and authorities seized 7,579 Yaba pills, 99 bottles of Phensedyl (referred to as 'Fairdil'), and 4.2 kilograms of cannabis. Additionally, one motorcycle, a laptop, and three mobile phones were recovered from his possession. 

Separately, in Daripara village, located in the Dhalahar Union of Joypurhat Sadar, the Special Response Battalion (SRB-05) arrested two other individuals: Mosammat Sharmin Akter, 25, and Md. Sabbir Hossain, aged 23. During this operation, 75 bottles of Phensedyl and five mobile phones were seized from their residence.

The arrested individuals are identified as follows: Md. Tareq Hossain Tanmoy, son of Md. Abdul Jalil from the Dargapara area of Joypurhat district; Mosammat Sharmin Akter, 25, daughter of Md. Dulal Hossain and wife of Md. Shamim Hossain, from Daripara village in Dhalahar Union; and Md. Sabbir Hossain, 23, son of Md. Aminul Islam from Hatkhola village, under the jurisdiction of Panchbibi Police Station.

This information was disclosed in a press release issued by the SRB on Saturday afternoon. The arrested individuals and the seized items have been handed over to the Joypurhat Sadar Police Station for further legal action.

-    MAH/NS